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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.86, 22,105.32 and 12,134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.86, 22,105.32 and 12,134.33 is: 18,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.86 : 22,105.32 = 12,134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.86/22,105.32 = 12,134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.86x = 22,105.32 × 12,134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.86x = 268,233,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,233,247.64/14,736.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.52

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